Shooting because of lack of God

I am seeing a lot of posts on Facebook about these shootings being a result of the lack of God in peoples lives. These people are saying that a "believer" wouldn't be able to commit such horrific crimes. As an Atheist, I find this somewhat offensive, I do not believe in God, but I would never be able to take somebody's life. So, do you believe that the lack of God I'm our schools and our country are contributing to all this violence?

I am seeing a lot of posts on Facebook about these shootings being a result of the lack of God in peoples lives. These people are saying that a "believer" wouldn't be able to commit such horrific crimes. As an Atheist, I find this somewhat offensive, I do not believe in God, but I would never be able to take somebody's life. So, do you believe that the lack of God I'm our schools and our country are contributing to all this violence?

I think that back when more people believed in God and believed that if they were bad and lived ungodly lives on earth, they would be banished to he!! for eternity it scared them into trying to live a better way. Do I think God is "allowing" these tragedies as punishment for the lack of faith in today's society? Absolutely not, we were given free will and these horrible shootings and murders are being done by the scum of the earth, they have the free will to do it, or not. I think if more people were still afraid of living an eternity in he!! for their decisions, then maybe it would make these sickos think twice. (I am a Catholic btw)

I think that back when more people believed in God and believed that if they were bad and lived ungodly lives on earth, they would be banished to he!! for eternity it scared them into trying to live a better way. Do I think God is "allowing" these tragedies as punishment for the lack of faith in today's society? Absolutely not, we were given free will and these horrible shootings and murders are being done by the scum of the earth, they have the free will to do it, or not. I think if more people were still afraid of living an eternity in he!! for their decisions, then maybe it would make these sickos think twice. (I am a Catholic btw)

The posts saying God isn't allowed in our schools are short-sighted. Maybe prayer or statues aren't allowed, but believers should know that God isn't found in a figurine. God is found in one's heart and is with us always. Also, many religions teach of a vengeful God, which leads to more hate and destruction and wrongful killing. So Christians can't accurately say God isn't allowed in our schools, and further, they should be a bit wary if people that use God as an excuse to commit terrible crimes. Unfortunately it happens all the time. By all means, if we are religious we should welcome prayer right now to offer comfort and search for understanding, but blaming this tragedy on the lack of formal religious teachings in our schools is completely missing the mark.

The posts saying God isn't allowed in our schools are short-sighted. Maybe prayer or statues aren't allowed, but believers should know that God isn't found in a figurine. God is found in one's heart and is with us always. Also, many religions teach of a vengeful God, which leads to more hate and destruction and wrongful killing. So Christians can't accurately say God isn't allowed in our schools, and further, they should be a bit wary if people that use God as an excuse to commit terrible crimes. Unfortunately it happens all the time. By all means, if we are religious we should welcome prayer right now to offer comfort and search for understanding, but blaming this tragedy on the lack of formal religious teachings in our schools is completely missing the mark.

I think this thought process is flawed. There is no way of knowing if the belief in God has actually decreased or just the number of practicing followers. Church has always been a social gathering which may have kept more people attending who really didn't practice the church's teachings. Also, how many people just went for their spouses and not for themselves?

I doubt the numbers have really declined that much. I just think it is more socially acceptable now to admit you do not have faith in a particular God.

I think this thought process is flawed. There is no way of knowing if the belief in God has actually decreased or just the number of practicing followers. Church has always been a social gathering which may have kept more people attending who really didn't practice the church's teachings. Also, how many people just went for their spouses and not for themselves?

I doubt the numbers have really declined that much. I just think it is more socially acceptable now to admit you do not have faith in a particular God.

I'm pretty sure mental health issues were the cause of these shootings , not god. I'm sure they're going to come out and say that his family and friends knew there was something wrong with him , but they couldn't do anything about it. After all , you can't call the police and say my friend is acting funny , can you lock him up? There aren't any laws in place on this and no one can predict if someone will go off the deep end or not. God has nothing to do with this

I'm pretty sure mental health issues were the cause of these shootings , not god. I'm sure they're going to come out and say that his family and friends knew there was something wrong with him , but they couldn't do anything about it. After all , you can't call the police and say my friend is acting funny , can you lock him up? There aren't any laws in place on this and no one can predict if someone will go off the deep end or not. God has nothing to do with this

absolutely not and all these Facebook posts saying this happened because we don't allow god in schools are pissing me off. do people really think if students believe in god that he would deny them help while they are at school because they aren't allowed to pray there? to me its a ridiculous and tasteless way to exploit a tragedy by pushing their opinions on wanting prayer back in schools.

absolutely not and all these Facebook posts saying this happened because we don't allow god in schools are pissing me off. do people really think if students believe in god that he would deny them help while they are at school because they aren't allowed to pray there? to me its a ridiculous and tasteless way to exploit a tragedy by pushing their opinions on wanting prayer back in schools.

I'm not living a lie. I have a dinosaur eating a jesus fish on my car. I just never announced it on a public facebook status because my religion isn't the worlds business no matter if I am christian/atheist/jewish/etc.

I'm not living a lie. I have a dinosaur eating a jesus fish on my car. I just never announced it on a public facebook status because my religion isn't the worlds business no matter if I am christian/atheist/jewish/etc.

Yeah...the bible thumpers can be pretty offensive. I like to think it comes from a good place, but it's frustrating sometimes. We're Buddhist - a "faith" built on compassion and kindness...and it way predates Jesus.

Yeah...the bible thumpers can be pretty offensive. I like to think it comes from a good place, but it's frustrating sometimes. We're Buddhist - a "faith" built on compassion and kindness...and it way predates Jesus.

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